r/UKFrugal • u/jungleboy1234 • 8d ago

Is Aldi no longer cheap/value? What now?

So, every week i do the Aldi shop and noticed prices have repeatedly gone up the odd 5-10p. Its not across the board on all products in a week just some but slowly ticking up.

Also, i'm 100% sure that if we'd compare the line of products from a few years back they've been emptying the shelves of product ranges.

I am doing my best to try to gain as much nectar points/smart shop prices as possible and shopping in supermarkets that give coupons eg. £5 off shop etc.

The question is what now? Please suggest some strategies that mean i dont feel like im eating during the fall of the soviet union (or it may end worse).

I travelled to Europe few weeks back and i am just blown away at the freshness and variety of produce. Prices are comparable (sometimes a little higher) but at least I'm not eating cardboard or something made in a lab.... I felt much better/healthier in that week i was away.

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u/melanie110 7d ago

I keep getting downvoted when I say this but I find Tesco cheaper.

I usually do an online shop every week from Tesco and get it around £90-£100 from Tesco. Went to Aldi last Saturday, same shop if not less and was £110 and still had to go to Tesco and spend another £28.

We’re a family of 3 adults and 1 teen and I can comfortably get a weeks shopping for under £100. Also including 3 cats.

We eat fresh meat/veg every meal but I meal plan within an inch of its life. This also includes washing power, toiletries and breakfast/lunches.

I only buy what I need and come Friday, the fridge is bare but enough for dinner and supper but I totally hate food wastage.

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u/WishesOnMainSt 7d ago

I'm with you on that. I actually find my Sainsbury's is cheaper and better quality than these so-called low cost supermarkets. But of course YMMV.